Meet The Team | The Abbey Theatre

The Trustees

Nathan Harvey

Chairperson

An active member of Abbey Players and NAODS, Nathan was elected chair in 2025 and also sits on the Programming Committee.

Sue Markham

Vice Chairperson / NBBC Representative

Our representative from Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council, Sue was elected vice chairperson in 2025.

David Adams

Volunteer Co-ordinator

Dave looks after all the many volunteers we have here at the Abbey as well as helping to run Rabble, Musically Directing Masqueraders and many, many things.

Mike Chappell

IT and Marketing

Mike's worked with most, if not all of the regular companies over the years and has most recently been directing for Masqueraders.

Chris Hill

Trustee

Chris is a former member of NAODS committee and helps out with various other groups.

Gemma Johnson

Trustee and "Take a Bow"

Gemma is a member of Abbey Players and Masqueraders. If you don't know what Take a Bow is and you are involved in Education, ask Gemma!

Rhian Luke

Programming Committee and Bar

Member of the Wheel Theatre Company, The Milby Theatre Company and the Centre Theatre Company performing at the theatre in the 70's and 80's. If it weren't for Rhian, there would be no beer in the bar!

Phil Malkin

Programming Committee

Phil has been a member of Sudden Impulse Theatre Company from the beginning and if he's not doing Shakespeare in the summer you can likely find him being the Dame in the SI Panto.

Sam Pearson

Head of Stage Management

Sam looks after all things stage at the Abbey, but don't let that fool you, he can just as easily turn his hand to sound or lights too!

Why support the Nuneaton Arts CIO?

Whilst many people know that the Abbey Theatre is Nuneaton’s only local theatre fewer realise that the theatre is operated by a Registered Charity, Nuneaton Arts CIO, whose trustees are all volunteers. Without the support of the local community there would be no opportunity to watch live theatre in the town.

Our income comes from grants, donations, hire charges, bar sales and ticket sales for the events we buy in. Being able to meet our costs whilst trying to achieve all our ambitions is a real challenge. Currently this is only made possible through support from individuals, trusts, foundations and corporate sponsorship. If you do wish to donate please contact us at admin@abbeytheatre.co.uk

Nuneaton Arts CIO aims to provide the local community access to arts and entertainment, whilst providing opportunities for learning and improving awareness of the arts. We offer audiences excellent local talent and national touring events.

We also want to provide a deeper understanding of the arts and theatre through various workshops and tours all of which contribute to ensuring that the youth of today realise and enjoy what the arts have to offer. We encourage the public to experience and enjoy the skills of performing, and participate in behind the scenes action by becoming volunteers at The Abbey Theatre.

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